Child Development

Teaching Staff and Responsibilities

Mrs C. Crossley: Subject Leader

Mrs S Ajose: Subject teacher

KS4/GCSE (Years 10-11)

How do we organise teaching groups at KS4?

At KS4, classes are taught in option groups which are mixed ability.

Which qualification do we prepare pupils for?

We prepare pupils for OCR Cambridge National in Child Development.  More information can be found by following the link below:

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/child-development-level-1-2-j809/specification-at-a-glance/

What will my daughter learn at KS4?

Year 10

Pupils will learn about how to create a safe environment for children between birth & 5 years of age. They will also study the child’s nutritional needs through this age phase too.
Pupils will use their knowledge to complete a number of coursework tasks based on a task set by the exam board.

Year 11

Pupils will complete a practical based piece of coursework, which focuses on the developmental norms of a young child, completing observations and planning potential practical activities that the child could complete.
Pupils will also take a written exam at the end of year 11 which is based upon a number of topics centred around the health and wellbeing of a child.

Future pathways/careers

This Cambridge National will prepare students for further qualifications in Child Care, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology and Biology.